1st Edition

Environmental Endocrine Toxicants Biology, Effects, and Management

392 Pages 7 Color & 27 B/W Illustrations
by Apple Academic Press

392 Pages 7 Color & 27 B/W Illustrations
by Apple Academic Press

Highlighting cutting-edge research on human exposure to endocrine toxicants and the related harmful effects, this book focuses on the challenges of dealing with increasing pollution levels, increased use of synthetic chemicals, and environmental endocrine disruptors that endanger the human endocrine system and its hormones. Found in manmade and natural substances and materials, these toxicants... Read more

1. Chemical Nature and Mechanism of Endocrine Disruptors (EDs): A Critical Review

Richa Tikariha

2. Sources of Endocrine Toxicants with Their Biological Implications

Aishwarya Sharma and Shailja Kumari

3. Impact of Endocrine Toxicants on a Sustainable Environment

Raman Jasrotia and Shahnaz Tabassum

4. Endocrine Toxicants and Human Health

Uruj Tahir, Ayesha Hassan, and Muhammad Ibrahim

5. Toxicological Manifestations of Endocrine Toxicants

Younis Ahmad Hajam, Seema Rai, and Mohd. Salim Reshi

6. Mechanistic Approach of Various Endocrine Toxicants

Younis Ahmad Hajam, Prem Lata, Diksha, and Rouf Ahmad Bhat

7. Biochemical and Histopathological Alterations Caused by Endocrine Toxicants

Neha Jain

8. Polychlorinated Biphenols and Their Impact on the Endocrine System

Diksha, Seema Rai, Younis Ahmad Hajam, and Rajesh Kumar

9. Effect of Bisphenol-A (BPA) on the Endocrine System

Bindushree Bhaghel

10. Effects of Endocrine Toxicants on the Growth and Metabolism of the Thyroid Gland

Yogesh Singh, Preeti Kumari, and Arup Giri

11. Endocrine Toxicants and Reproductive Health of Males and Females

Prem Lata, Sonika, and Younis Ahmad Hajam

12. Therapeutic Effects of Medicinal Plants on Endocrine Disorders in Humans

Musadiq Hussain Bhat, Rijupalika Roy, Tawseef Ahmad Mir, Younis Ahmad Hajam, and Dinesh Kumar Agrawala

13. Preventive Measures to Control the Pathogenic Action of Endocrine Toxicants

Ritika Anthal and Raman Jasrotia

Biography

Younis Ahmad Hajam, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Sciences and Allied Health Sciences, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Punjab, India. Formerly, he was Head of the Department of Zoology at Career Point University, India. His areas of research are animal physiology, applied zoology, nutraceuticals, and biodiversity conservation. Dr. Hajam has published books, book chapters, and research papers and proceedings and has organized conferences, seminars, workshops, and webinars.

Rouf Ahmad Bhat, PhD, is working in the Department of School Education, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He has authored several research articles, book chapters, and books. He specializes in limnology, toxicology, phytochemistry, and phytoremediation. He was formerly an Associate Environmental Expert in the World Bank-funded Flood Recovery Project. He is also affiliated with of Asian Development Bank-funded development projects.

Khalid Rehman Hakeem, PhD, is Professor at King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Hakeem’s teaching and research experience is in plant eco-physiology, biotechnology and molecular biology, medicinal plant research, plant-microbe-soil interactions, as well as in environmental studies. He is involved with several international government research projects. Dr. Hakeem has authored and edited many books, book chapters, and research publications.

Rajesh Kumar, PhD, is Professor Assistant, Department of Biosciences, Himachal Pradesh University, India. His areas of research are animal physiology, applied zoology, nutraceuticals, and biodiversity conservation. He has conducted research on honeybee physiology and nutrition and waste management. Dr. Kumar has published research articles and book chapters as well as several books and has organized national-level academic events and conferences in conjunction with government agencies.

“Offer a unique and useful approach. . .  A rather meticulously constructed review and policy analysis that will be helpful to many. . . . The book is unique in its suggestions regarding potential therapeutic effects of medicinal plants.”
—Doody’s Reviews, December 2024, Review by John Pierce, MBBS(MD), PhD (Navy Environmental Health Center)